10 Degrees of the World - Part III

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1. This first city's economy was built based on the oil industry. Also the name of the emirate it's in, this city is home to the world's first seven-star hotel. Which city is it? Abu Dhabi Doha Kuwait City Dubai

2. This next city is known worldwide for car manufacturing and is the only contiguous American city where you can look south to Canada. Which city is it? Detroit Seattle Buffalo St. Louis

3. This city is found on the island of New Providence, in the Bahamas. A very popular tourist destination, it has historically been a favourite destination for pirates. What Caribbean city is it? Nassau Havana Kingston San Juan

4. This large city on the East China Sea is found at the mouth of the Yangtze River and is one of the busiest container ports in the world. Which city is it? Hong Kong Shanghai Tianjin Busan

5. The next stop is also a large port city. It is called the "Capital of Pop" by "Guinness World Records", as it has been the home to the most artists with #1 hits. The artists include one band from the 1960s that changed the face of music. Which city is it? Cardiff London Hull Liverpool

6. This European capital city actually has two names. The one it's more commonly known as, and Baile Atha Cliath. The O'Connell Bridge is believed to be the only bridge in Europe that has (almost) the same width and length. If you still don't know, just have a pint. What city is it? Dublin Munich Edinburgh Amsterdam

7. The origin of this next European city is uncertain, with one legend saying that it was founded by Hercules. Even though it's located on the Mediterranean Sea, there were no beaches until 1992, when there was a certain summer event in the city. Which city is it? Rome Valencia Athens Barcelona

8. This city dates back to almost 1500 BC, when it was called Jaffa. It's home to the "White City" collection of Bauhaus buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is made up of around 90% Jews of all different backgrounds. Which Middle Eastern city is it, only a 30-45 minute drive from Jerusalem? Amman Tel Aviv Beirut Gaza

9. This South American city is one of the ten largest in the world in terms of population, and is known by locals as "Cidade da Garoa" or "City of Drizzle". Which city is it? Rio de Janeiro São Paulo Buenos Aires Montevideo

10. Even though this is one of the largest cities on the continent, this African city isn't the (or a) capital of its country. The city was established in 1886, as a gold mine town, and its nickname is "City of Gold". Which world city is it? Johannesburg Cairo Casablanca Nairobi